Indie dream pop duo originally out of San Francisco, CA, now living in the beautiful Seattle, WA area & making the most of music scene! Follow our news, pictures, latest happenings on new releases and shows! Find our entire catalog on Bandcamp: http://sentineldream.bandcamp.com/

Dec 27, 2012

They played us on the radio airwaves, two weeks in a row. No other Bay Area FM station supports local bands as much as they do! Thanks to the leadership of music Director Aaron Axelsen, and his Assistant Music Director, Miles Anzaldo.

Sep 24, 2012

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Complimenting the coming of Fall tomorrow, we see the arrival of Sentinel’s new single, Somewhere Else, a nice representation of the changing of the seasons that seemingly synchs up perfectly with the brand new video the Bay area trio worked on over the summer months here on the West Coast [US].

The video that we recommend with today’s feature was filmed in digital HD over four different days and in locations around Northern California, including Lassen Volcanic National Park, Helen Putnam Regional Park, Bear River Eldorado National Forest, and Muir Beach National Park. The band created three elementally based character myths which you can read all about on their Vimeo page; namely Tarabud, Gatherman, and Triple B.

What to say about the song, and additionally the video? I’ve already enjoyed several listens and viewings and can’t get enough of how the instrumentals really smash through at the end during mystic hour on the beach w/ the elemental trio engaged in some sort of ceremony well into the moonlit night. The panning shots and locales are fantastic, and the vocals and marching drumbeats from “up on the hill” really bring it all together. Check the Vimeo HD version below!

Sep 7, 2012

"Somewhere Else" is a pre-release single for our forthcoming album in 2013.
This video was filmed in digital HD over four different days and locations around Northern California, including Lassen Volcanic National Park, Helen Putnam Regional Park, Bear River Eldorado National Forest, and Muir Beach National Park. Costumes designed by each member, catering by Foodie Out of the Closet, group scenes shot by our dear friend, Josh Greene, and final edits by Dennis Bestafka. Video Character Myths:
Tarabud: Born of the Fire Mountain tribe, and its last survivor, she worships the four directions: south, west, east, north, where her ancestors protect the realms until she arrives to join them. She is crowned with sacred deer animal, always honoring its spirit before she partakes of the flesh.
Gatherman: Born of the Wheat & Crow tribe, and being its last survivor, he easily laces the two worlds of earth and sky with his drum, playing to the rhythms of creation. His sister wheat and brother crow keep him company until he can return to the sky where he will look over the fertile fields with gentle wind.
Triple B: Born of the Abalone tribe and its last survivor, the water is his refuge, sending him messages from far beyond. He thrives on the spirit of the river trout, and honors the mother river with every move, searching the banks for shells to construct a musical instrument that calls his ancestors to their resting place.

"Somewhere Else" Lyrics

How long it’s been since we were somewhere elseThat you belonged to me, and no one elseA fortress we, a stronger weAmore, we are the last affairAlong the sea, the time a blinkAmore we are; and that’s why...I trust you nowA kiss I can recall I trust you now Winter through the fallI trust you nowThe sun will shine tomorrowI trust you nowWe can brave it allI know that much, as far as I can tellAnd you foresee the sting of poison arrowsAnd honestly, I want for me to remember to like myselfThe world a dream, but not asleepI remember; and that’s why...

I trust you nowA kiss I can recall I trust you now Winter through the fallI trust you nowThe sun will shine tomorrowI trust you nowWe can brave it all

Jul 28, 2012

The great, Nic Harcourt & Guitar Center selected our track for the new show Connections Made by Guitar Center! The show airs tonight at 4pm via : http://gc.guitarcenter.com/connections/ (88.5 FM in LA, WERS Boston, WEXT Albany, and WFPK Louisville) Also, podcast is available for listen after show airs! We are so honored.

Nic Harcourt, widely regarded as one of the most influential DJ's in America and one
of music's most respected tastemakers, Nic Harcourt served as KCRW music
director and host of "Morning Becomes Eclectic" for 10 years

Mar 19, 2012

It's spring today and we are excited to share that we have a NEW single coming your way very soon!

We are constantly writing and you get to enjoy the fruits of our labor.

We are planning to have shows by summer time with a whole new force behind Tarabud vocals~ the back-up strength of Dennis and Billy. It should be a shower of good harmonies and lushness! Just the way we imagined our live show for so long, but didn't have the proper gear. This year we are on our way to creating what we want!